Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Paçoca
Quick recipe for homemade paçoca with few ingredients. Learn to make this delicious Brazilian peanut candy, perfect for parties and snacks.
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Ingredients
1 package of water cracker biscuits (approximately 200g)
1 can of condensed milk (395g)
500g of roasted and skinned peanuts
2 tablespoons of chocolate drink mix powder
1 can of condensed milk (395g)
500g of roasted and skinned peanuts
2 tablespoons of chocolate drink mix powder
Where to find ingredients
Peanuts, condensed milk, and chocolate drink mix powder are commonly found in the baking aisle or international foods section of most supermarkets. Water cracker biscuits can be found in the cracker or cookie aisle. For a wider selection of authentic Brazilian ingredients, check specialty Latin or Brazilian markets.
Preparation method
- Roast the peanuts in a preheated oven or in a skillet until lightly golden and fragrant
- Avoid over-roasting to prevent bitterness
- Let the peanuts cool completely after roasting
- In a food processor, add the water cracker biscuits and the roasted peanuts
- Process everything until you get a fine and homogeneous crumb
- Transfer the peanut and biscuit mixture to a bowl
- Add the chocolate drink mix powder and mix well
- Incorporate the condensed milk gradually, mixing until the dough becomes consistent and moldable
- Spread the dough evenly in a small, shallow pan
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up before cutting
- Cut into small squares or use cookie cutters to shape the paçoca
- Serve and enjoy!
Observations
This homemade paçoca recipe is a delicious and practical adaptation of the traditional Brazilian sweet. Ideal for those who want to replicate the authentic peanut flavor at home with speed and few steps. The addition of water cracker biscuits gives a unique texture and a special touch, while the chocolate drink mix complements the flavor.
Perfect for June festivals, snacks, or to satisfy that craving for a homemade sweet, this paçoca stands out for its simplicity in preparation, making it accessible to all skill levels in the kitchen. Serve as a treat or gift friends and family with this delicacy.
Perfect for June festivals, snacks, or to satisfy that craving for a homemade sweet, this paçoca stands out for its simplicity in preparation, making it accessible to all skill levels in the kitchen. Serve as a treat or gift friends and family with this delicacy.
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